In a career that spanned nearly five decades (with more than 50 studio albums and dozens of live sets and compilations), the brash and irascible trumpeter was always blazing trails and wielding his fiercely creative influence in the jazz world and beyond.

When the Super Bowl is on television, the advertisements that air during station breaks often get as much attention as the game itself. Here are eight commercials The Current's listeners may find of particular interest, based on the music featured in them.

If there were a Mount Rushmore of Minnesota music, Prince and Dylan would be on it, without a doubt. But when you look at just the lyrics, how well can you tell them apart?

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

Despite Lissie's different approach to songwriting this time around, all the trademark elements are there. Beautiful guitar-driven melodies, those soaring, soulful vocals and all the honesty you can handle.

Set against the backdrop of a tragic day in American history, 'American Folk' extols the power of music to break down barriers. The film and its soundtrack release on Friday, Jan. 26.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

On the heels of their album release announcement, the Brooklyn-based band dropped a lead single, 'Neighbors.' Lucius's forthcoming album, 'Nudes,' will feature acoustic versions of old songs, new material, cover songs and features by collaborators such as Roger Waters and Wilco's Nels Cline.

The Breeders are back after 10 years with 'All Nerve', out on 4AD on March 3.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.